2021 Suzuki SV650, with a Euro 5-compliant engine, unveiled
What's the story
Japanese automaker Suzuki has finally unveiled its SV650 cafe racer motorcycle for the year 2021.
As for the highlights, the tourer has an eye-catching look, a digital instrument console, and a halogen headlamp. It is powered by a Euro 5-compliant 645cc V-twin engine that we saw on the recently-launched V-Strom 650XT.
Here's our roundup.
Design
2021 Suzuki SV650: At a glance
The 2021 Suzuki SV650 has an exposed design, featuring a sloping fuel tank, a stepped-up seat, an upswept exhaust, and 5-spoke alloy wheels. It packs a digital instrument console, a rounded halogen headlight, and an LED taillight.
The company has also introduced an SV650X variant, which gets a gold-colored trellis frame, dropped clip-on bars, a headlight cowl, and a dual-tone ribbed seat.
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Power and performance
The 2021 Suzuki SV650 draws power from a Euro 5-compliant 645cc, DOHC, V-twin, liquid-cooled engine that comes mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The mill generates 72hp of maximum power at 8,500rpm and a peak torque of 64Nm at 8,100rpm.
Safety
What about safety and suspension setup?
To ensure the safety of the rider, the 2021 Suzuki SV650 is equipped with disc brakes on both the front and rear wheels along with ABS for improved handling.
Meanwhile, the suspension duties on the cafe racer bike are taken care of by telescopic forks on the front side and a link-type coil spring with adjustable pre-load on the rear end.
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What about the pricing?
Details related to the pricing and availability of the 2021 Suzuki SV650 motorcycle are yet to be announced. However, the two-wheeler is likely to cost around Rs. 6 lakh (ex-showroom) in India.